Cash
The lowest total cost and the quickest payback. The system is yours from the day it goes on.
Prices
Typical installed prices including VAT. Your own roof and bill will move these, which is why the scan gives you your number, not a package.
| Monthly bill | Typical system | Installed, incl. VAT | Saves about |
|---|---|---|---|
| R 1 500Smaller home, no backup | 2,2 kWp · 4 panels 5 kW inverter | R 51 000 to R 77 000 | R 500 a month |
| R 2 500Family home, essentials backup | 3,3 kWp · 6 panels 5 kW inverter · 5 kWh battery | R 69 000 to R 104 000 | R 1 270 a month |
| R 4 000Bigger home, essentials backup | 5,5 kWp · 10 panels 5 kW inverter · 10 kWh battery | R 93 000 to R 139 000 | R 2 110 a month |
| R 6 000Large home, whole-house backup | 8,25 kWp · 15 panels 8 kW inverter · 15 kWh battery | R 125 000 to R 187 000 | R 3 160 a month |
Illustrations for a Johannesburg home on City Power with a tiled roof, someone home in the day. Estimated from average roofs; a roof scan uses yours. Prices include installation, a Certificate of Compliance and registration.
Paying for it
Put all three side by side for your system, over the same number of years.
The scan prices your roof, not an average one.